Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

> Has it been tested in court yet?

No.

> I wonder if it's kind of a "it's small fry, and these businesses are getting their data back, we'll turn our backs to it unless it's actual violent terrorists receiving ransom money" sort of thing.

1. It's difficult to believe that organized crime isn't involved in at least some ransomware schemes.

2. Is it illegal to pay protection money?




Join us for AI Startup School this June 16-17 in San Francisco!

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: